Clinical Dosimetry for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology

There is a need to optimize diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures to reduce radiation doses and develop dose evaluation tools that can be used in clinical practice to ensure adequate and improved radiation protection of patients and medical personnel. Clinical dosimetry is the corner stone of any dose optimization effort. To justify an X-ray examination, expected benefits should be weighed against the potential radiation risks. This means that clinical dosimetry is also an important tool for the justification of exposures. The aim of this article is to provide information about modern dosimetry methods available for everyday clinical use and to present research efforts for the development of advanced clinical dosimetry tools.